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Ferencz Family History

Ferencz Surname Meaning

Hungarian: from an old variant of the personal name Ferenc. This surname is also found in Romania and Slovakia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ferencz family from?

You can see how Ferencz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferencz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Ferencz families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Ferencz's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferencz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferencz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferencz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferencz. 63% of Ferencz men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ferencz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferencz were Machinist and Feeder.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Scale Car Operator
    13%
  • Dentist
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Feeder
    29%

What Ferencz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ferencz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferencz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferencz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 506 military records available for the last name Ferencz. For the veterans among your Ferencz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferencz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ferencz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ferencz in 1952 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferencz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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